masslive.com topics: allan-chwalektag:topics.masslive.com,2015:tag/allan-chwalek2015-03-03T20:27:19ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceSpringfield Public Works Director Allan Chwalek retires with memories of the good, difficult timestag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.130556412014-05-29T22:24:00Z2014-05-29T22:24:30ZSPRINGFIELD – Department of Public Works Director Allan Chwalek has mixed feelings as he ends a 38-year career with the city on Friday, but he expects to be smiling when the next snowstorm strikes. Chwalek, a lifetime resident, said he...Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pgoonan/index.html
SPRINGFIELD – Department of Public Works Director Allan Chwalek has mixed feelings as he ends a 38-year career with the city on Friday, but he expects to be smiling when the next snowstorm strikes. Chwalek, a lifetime resident, said he...
Just Ask: Has Springfield ever thought about adding turn lane to Dickinson Street at the X?tag:www.masslive.com,2014:/living/index.ssf/8000061.126225932014-05-15T11:00:00Z2014-05-15T11:59:40ZThe city's DPW superintendent said the idea is worth looking into.George Graham | ggraham@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/gwgraham/index.html
The city's DPW superintendent said the idea is worth looking into.
Chris Cignoli appointed next Springfield DPW director after Al Chwalek announces retirementtag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.126109032014-04-08T17:22:22Z2014-04-08T17:23:01ZSPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will appoint City Engineer Christopher M. Cignoli as the next director of the Springfield Department of Public Works, the mayor's office announced on Tuesday. Current DPW Director Al Chwalek recently notified Sarno of his...The Republican Newsroomhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/the-republican-news/index.html
SPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will appoint City Engineer Christopher M. Cignoli as the next director of the Springfield Department of Public Works, the mayor's office announced on Tuesday. Current DPW Director Al Chwalek recently notified Sarno of his...
Springfield Public Works Director Allan Chwalek says city took 26 costly hits from the winter of 2013-14tag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.125240172014-03-26T22:09:48Z2014-03-26T22:33:29ZThe winter of 2013-14 featured 26 "events" in Springfield requiring salting, plowing or both, according to Public Works Director Allan Chwalek.Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pgoonan/index.html
The winter of 2013-14 featured 26 "events" in Springfield requiring salting, plowing or both, according to Public Works Director Allan Chwalek.
Western Massachusetts digs out from nor'easter, but more snow on the waytag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.122061702014-02-14T23:55:18Z2014-02-14T23:56:00ZWestern Massachusetts was the hardest hit region in the state, with several communities experiencing double-digit snowfall amounts.Patrick Johnson | pjohnson@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pjohnson413/index.html
Western Massachusetts was the hardest hit region in the state, with several communities experiencing double-digit snowfall amounts.
Snowstorm cleanup gets high marks from public works officials in WMass, but efforts drain budgets tag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.121478992014-02-06T23:24:00Z2014-02-06T23:29:53ZThe cities and towns were continuing cleanup efforts on Thursday and face another snowstorm this weekend.Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pgoonan/index.html
The cities and towns were continuing cleanup efforts on Thursday and face another snowstorm this weekend.
Just Ask: How much does it cost Springfield to remove trash from condominium complexes? tag:www.masslive.com,2014:/living/index.ssf/8000061.119217552014-01-05T12:00:00Z2014-01-07T23:38:53ZDPW superintendent Allan Chwalek said the city pays Waste Management $54,952 in this, the second year of a three-year contract. Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pgoonan/index.html
DPW superintendent Allan Chwalek said the city pays Waste Management $54,952 in this, the second year of a three-year contract.
Just Ask: Would Springfield consider installing a flashing light at the intersection of South Branch Parkway and Abbott Street? tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/living/index.ssf//8000061.117757952013-12-08T12:00:00Z2013-12-08T12:23:27ZThe head of the city’s DPW said he will check to see what the accident history is for that location. Patrick Johnson | pjohnson@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pjohnson413/index.html
The head of the city’s DPW said he will check to see what the accident history is for that location.
Just Ask: What was the reason for major reconstruction along Bicentennial Highway in Springfield? tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/living/index.ssf//8000061.112234482013-10-03T15:00:00Z2013-10-03T15:09:39ZThe project was done for public safety and to improve traffic flow, a Springfield DPW official said.Patrick Johnson | pjohnson@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pjohnson413/index.html
The project was done for public safety and to improve traffic flow, a Springfield DPW official said.
Quadrangle, Allen Street, Tiffany Street and Indian Orchard areas to be subject of 4 major Springfield road improvement projectstag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.102652132013-03-28T22:10:00Z2013-03-30T02:37:08ZThe road reconstruction projects in Springfield include $2 million designated for improvements near the Quadrangle, and $2.5 million for a Allen Street-Bicentennial Highway improvement project.Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pgoonan/index.html
The road reconstruction projects in Springfield include $2 million designated for improvements near the Quadrangle, and $2.5 million for a Allen Street-Bicentennial Highway improvement project.
Springfield Public Works plans improvement for Cottage Street-Berkshire Avenue intersectiontag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.102510522013-03-27T12:10:50Z2013-03-27T13:43:27ZThe Department of Public Works will use state funds to widen Cottage Street, allowing separate left-turn and right-turn lanes to address concerns about traffic congestion and safety.Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pgoonan/index.html
The Department of Public Works will use state funds to widen Cottage Street, allowing separate left-turn and right-turn lanes to address concerns about traffic congestion and safety.
Springfield DPW considers budget cuts as weekend storm approachestag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.100423042013-02-21T23:20:02Z2013-02-21T23:29:00ZCouncilor Katerie Walsh said service cuts, particularly bulk waste and yard waste collections, would be difficult to sell to residents.
Jack Flynn | jflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jflynn413/index.html
Councilor Katerie Walsh said service cuts, particularly bulk waste and yard waste collections, would be difficult to sell to residents.
Western Massachusetts communities struggle with snowbanks nearly 2 weeks after stormtag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.100346922013-02-21T01:30:00Z2013-02-21T01:45:17ZSome communities fared better than others in removing the snow.Suzanne McLaughlin | smclaughlin@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/mclaughlins/index.html
Some communities fared better than others in removing the snow.
In Springfield, winter storm Nemo snow removal complaints are still piling uptag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.99887212013-02-14T01:27:24Z2013-02-14T01:28:14ZDPW Superintendent Allan Chwalek said his department is equipped to handle 12- to 15- inch-snowfall storms, not the 20- to 24-inch blockbusters that arrive once or twice in a generation.Jack Flynn | jflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jflynn413/index.html
DPW Superintendent Allan Chwalek said his department is equipped to handle 12- to 15- inch-snowfall storms, not the 20- to 24-inch blockbusters that arrive once or twice in a generation.
Springfield DPW Director Allan Chwalek asks residents to be 'patient' for snow plows to clear streets in Nemo's waketag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.99593682013-02-09T23:05:00Z2013-02-10T22:19:44Z"These are the worst conditions I've ever seen," Springfield Public Works Director Allan Chwalek said, referring to the heavy snowfall left behind by the blizzard.Conor Berry | cberry@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/conorberry/index.html
"These are the worst conditions I've ever seen," Springfield Public Works Director Allan Chwalek said, referring to the heavy snowfall left behind by the blizzard.
Just Ask: When will Springfield fix the turning lanes at the westbound Boston Road, Parker Street intersection? tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/talk/index.ssf//5735.98809512013-01-30T12:00:00Z2013-01-30T12:09:51ZThe Springfield DPW has been working with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation on a major overhaul of the Boston Road corridor from Pasco Road to Stony Hill Road in Wilbraham. Patrick Johnson | pjohnson@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pjohnson413/index.html
The Springfield DPW has been working with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation on a major overhaul of the Boston Road corridor from Pasco Road to Stony Hill Road in Wilbraham.
Springfield agrees to delay halting trash collection at apartments and for commercial customers, temporarilytag:www.masslive.com,2012:/news/index.ssf//865.87473492012-07-28T18:00:00Z2012-07-28T18:29:59ZThe city is soliciting bids from private haulers a second time to collect trash at apartment complexes and businesses.
Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pgoonan/index.html
The city is soliciting bids from private haulers a second time to collect trash at apartment complexes and businesses.
Massachusetts wins $200 million in state funds for road projectstag:www.masslive.com,2012:/politics/index.ssf//2591.86275332012-07-04T12:00:00Z2012-07-06T01:14:42ZThe state spends about $1.3 billion a year on road, bridge and highway projects.Dan Ring, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/dring413/index.html
The state spends about $1.3 billion a year on road, bridge and highway projects.
Springfield lays off 11 employees, will end trash collection at apartment buildings and businessestag:www.masslive.com,2012:/news/index.ssf//865.84736232012-06-07T23:16:26Z2012-06-08T05:48:41ZThe change in the trash collection policy is expected to save $250,000 a year, according to a Public Works official.
Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pgoonan/index.html
The change in the trash collection policy is expected to save $250,000 a year, according to a Public Works official.
Springfield will halt trash collection at apartment complexes, businesses to cut costs tag:www.masslive.com,2012:/news/index.ssf//865.84719072012-06-07T20:22:33Z2012-06-07T21:08:01ZThe city will reclaim approximately 3,500 barrels under the new policy. Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pgoonan/index.html
The city will reclaim approximately 3,500 barrels under the new policy.